Client spotlight: Dr. Semoff

Multi-location medical practice + Azure migration.

Discover how we help this medical practice add locations and use Azure cloud solutions.

healthcare cyber security case study

Client since

2014

Industry

Healthcare - Medical

Team size

10-20 staff

Results at a glance

Information protection.

With Endpoint and Identity Management, users are verified, and access is restricted. Data is safer.

Ransomware protection.

With Managed EDR on every computer, sophisticated cybersecurity tools scan for suspicious behaviour and alert our technicians to investigate as needed.

Scalable IT systems.

Their virtual network allows them to setup additional branch offices with ease.

The Challenges

Dr. Semoff operates a private medical practice with 4 locations across Toronto, all connecting to their YorkMed EMR on an aging local Windows Server.

After expanding from 1 to 4 offices, security gaps emerged and PIPEDA compliance became a concern.

Issues

1. PIPEDA compliance required.

2. High risk industry for a breach or ransomware infection.

3. No computer security or endpoint management in place.

4. Branch office VPN connections were not secure.

The Solutions

Azure Cloud Migration Solutions:

  • Azure Virtual Desktop for multi-location access
  • Full cloud infrastructure replacing local server
  • Managed IT services

Migrate server to Azure Cloud.

To provide central storage and eliminate the physical server hardware cycle.

Use secure VPN to access Azure Virtual Network.

All VPN endpoints are secured and managed.

Created trusted devices.

To authenticate users, deny unauthorized access, create security policies, and apply policies and permissions to each user based on job function.

Enable disaster recovery.

All Azure servers and virtual desktops have Disaster Recovery enabled. In the event of a failure, devices can be rebuilt in minutes.

The Transformation

From single server to multi-location Azure infrastructure.

Dr. Semoff’s practice transformed from a single-location operation with an aging local server to a 4-location medical practice running on secure Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure, enabling seamless expansion while maintaining strict patient data security.

What is it like working with TUCU?

TUCU takes care of the technology. I take care of medical issues.

They manage our servers, phone system and computers. 5 stars. Always reliable. Easy to recommend. 

“5 stars. Always reliable.”

Sound like your team?

About the client

About Dr. Semoff

The client is a private practice medical practitioner with 4 branch offices all connecting to an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Application called YorkMed on a local Windows Server in the main office. Dr. Semoff has retired and the practices live on. 

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